Universal Orlando to open new Simpsons expansion this summer

Fans can walk around in a real-life Springfield

UPDATED 9:58 AM EDT May 24, 2013

ORLANDO, Fla. -

Universal Studios Orlando will pay tribute to "The Simpsons" fans everywhere by opening its real-life Springfield attraction this summer.

Fans of the longest-running scripted show in television history will get to experience life like their favorite animated family. The real-life Springfield will include just about every staple from the Emmy-winning show.

On top of Duff Beer being brewed exclusively for Universal Orlando, fans will get to enjoy fine dining on Fast Food Boulevard at Krusty Burger, the Frying Dutchman, Luigi’s Pizza, Lard Lad and Moe’s Tavern.

Along with The Simpsons Ride, there will be a new attraction called Kang &Kodos’ Twirl ‘n’ Hurl, which “will take ‘foolish humans’ on an intergalactic spin designed to send them into orbit.”

Two new Simpsons characters, Krusty the Clown and Sideshow Bob, will make their debut in the area.

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